Attractions Local to Okoromai Bay - Bed & Breakfast

Shakespear Park has two other beaches which are Army Bay and Te Haruhi Bay. Army Bay is great for the competent swimmer; Whilst Okoromai Bay is more tranquil.

At Te Haruhi Bay you will find not only native birds and visiting seabirds but the park has its own flock of Peacocks.
This is a very popular beach and attracts many people to picnic, play and swim. Within the park you can walk through native bush and see native birds such as the Kereru (Wood Pigeon), Piwakawaka (Fantail) and Tui.

Kiwi come to Shakespear Regional Park

Looking over Shakespear Park to Te Haruhi Bay

The Endangered Dotterel at Okoromai Bay

South Island Pied Oystercatcher at Te Haruhi Bay

Restaurants & Shops

Situated within easy walking distance are a variety of shops including a Hairdresser, Spa, Dairy, Grocery Store, Bakery, Takeaway, Cafés, Liquor Store and popular Carpe Diem Restaurant and Pacific Bar.

Other Local Activities & Places to visit

On your way to some of these activities you will see that Whangaparaoa has 7 more beaches suitable for swimming including Stanmore Bay, Tindalls Beach, Matakatia Bay, Little Manly, Big Manly, Red Beach and Arkles Bay.

If you decide to go further afield, head off the Peninsular and discover Historic Puhoi, (home to the first settlers from Bohemia also visit Puhoi Cheese Factory or Canoe or Kayak down the Puhoi River. Further north is Matakana with its market and famous pottery Morris & James and pretty village atmosphere.

At the end of the day, come back, kick your shoes off and relax in your own quiet surroundings.